About CCV

Community College of Vermont

President

Joyce Judy

President’s Council

Susan Henry, Executive Dean
Linda Gabrielson, Academic Dean
Barbara Martin, Dean of Administration
Eric Sakai, Dean of Academic Technology
Deborah Stewart, Dean of Students
Tapp Barnhill, Executive Director of Academic Centers
Penne Ciaraldi, Executive Director of Academic Centers
Elmer Kimball, Executive Director of Academic Centers
Dee Steffan, Executive Director of Academic Centers
Christopher Ettori, College Council Chair

CCV Offices

Central Office

800-CCV-6686 in VT
802-828-2800

Vermont State Colleges

Chancellor

Timothy J. Donovan

Board of Trustees

Governor Peter Shumlin, ex officio, Montpelier
Tim Cappalli, Lyndonville
Rep. Gregory Clark, Vergennes
Michelle Fairbrother, Rutland
Kraig Hannum, Dorset
Rep. Tim Jerman, Essex Junction
Karen Luneau, St. Albans
Rep. Jim Masland, Thetford Center
Linda Milne, Montpelier
Gary Moore, Chair, Bradford
Martha O’Connor, Brattleboro
Heidi Pelletier, Montpelier
Rep. Peter Peltz, Woodbury
Gordon Winters, Swanton
Peter Wright, Lake Elmore

CCV is committed to preparing students to function in an increasingly digital and electronic workplace and global community. Enrollment in CCV courses generally requires Internet access for a variety of purposes, including use of Moodle course websites, use of the portal for access to course evaluations and grades, use of the Hartness Library, and for degree students, use of specialized functions such as Program Evaluation. Certain courses may require additional computer technology, such as a broadband Internet connection, and a webcam and headset. CCV can provide Internet access and assistance to students in our 12 learning centers. If you have concerns about Internet access, please consult with a CCV advisor.

The Community College of Vermont was founded in 1970 to bring higher education to the people of Vermont in their local communities. Since 1975, CCV has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Through its 12 academic centers, CCV serves over 7,000 students each semester, making its enrollment the second largest of any college in Vermont.

CCV is a public, two-year, open admissions institution providing degree, transfer, occupational and continuing education opportunities. CCV is a member of the Vermont State Colleges (VSC), established as a public corporation in 1961 by an act of the Vermont General Assembly. The other members of the VSC are Castleton State College, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, and Vermont Tech. In 1972 CCV joined the Vermont State Colleges system. Today the five institutions work together toward a common mission: for the benefit of Vermont, the Vermont State Colleges provide affordable, high quality, student-centered and accessible education, fully integrating professional, liberal and career study.

Our Mission

Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.

Our Vision

CCV is a learning community dedicated to the conviction that education enriches lives and strengthens Vermont communities.

Our Values

Access - CCV welcomes all who can benefit from its academic programs and student support services.

Affordability - CCV commits to keeping college affordable to Vermonters.

Accountability - CCV develops and publishes data to demonstrate success and excellence in teaching and learning.

Empowerment - CCV empowers its students, faculty, and staff to change their lives in positive ways and become active members in local and global communities.

Engagement - Small classes and active student engagement are at the center of CCV’s teaching and learning environment.

Inclusion - CCV is defined by its diverse community, whose members represent the rich experiences and backgrounds of those born in or drawn to Vermont.

Innovation - CCV utilizes the most current information and learning technologies to provide meaningful and relevant programs and services to students.

Partnership - CCV develops beneficial partnerships that contribute to the quality and scope of programs and services.

Respect - CCV holds all students, faculty, and staff to the highest standards of personal behavior and honest communication in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Success - CCV is committed to supporting, increasing, documenting, and celebrating student success.

A Focus on Student Learning

While much has changed about the College since our beginnings, our commitment to student learning is still at the core of our mission and our daily work. CCV has an outstanding reputation for serving a diverse student body. We know what it takes to provide quality higher education to students with pressing educational and professional goals and busy lives.

CCV schedules classes at convenient times and locations, provides academic advising and support services that give students the individual attention they deserve, and offers degree programs that allow flexibility and choice. CCV provides classes and programs to students who are seeking a two-year college degree or a certificate in a specialized area of learning, who intend to transfer on for a four-year degree (or beyond), or who just want to take a course or two in support of lifelong learning.

We operate in 12 academic centers located throughout Vermont, with central administrative offices in Montpelier. Every semester, over 7,000 students enroll in CCV courses throughout Vermont, from Bennington and Brattleboro to the Northeast Kingdom, and online. CCV offers about 1,000 courses each fall and spring, and approximately 500 each summer. For course descriptions and more information on times and locations, view our current course schedule at www.ccv.edu.

Small Classes & Experienced Faculty

One thing students will be sure to find at CCV is small classes, with an average class size of 12 to 13 students. It is very rare that students will ever find themselves in a class of more than 20 students. This guarantees the opportunity for greater student participation, discussion, and personal interaction with CCV faculty.

Over and over again, when we ask students to recall the most memorable thing about their CCV education, they reply with the name of a particular faculty member who made a difference in their lives. CCV courses are taught by community professionals who bring practical experience as well as traditional academic credentials to the classroom. It is common to find a local lawyer teaching Business Law, a professional accountant teaching Federal Taxes, or an early childhood education director teaching Child Development. All CCV faculty are hired on a part-time basis to teach courses for a particular semester. What keeps our part-time faculty coming back to teach at CCV year after year is a strong commitment to student learning and a desire to give something back to the communities where they live and work.

A Diversity of Learning Experiences: Classrooms, Online & Field Experiences

Most CCV classes meet once a week for three hours, over a 15-week semester—fall, spring, and summer. Classes are scheduled during the day, evening, and weekend to meet a variety of student needs.

Each semester, a growing number of CCV students choose to take courses that CCV offers online. CCV students can now choose from more than 200 online and hybrid courses each semester in all areas of the curriculum. Online learning is anywhere, anytime learning. Typically, students in CCV’s online classes work from a computer at home and participate in discussions in a variety of online formats. In addition to their online base, hybrid classes have several face-to-face meetings. These classes are highly desirable and are often the first to fill up at the start of each semester. See Valuable Learning Opportunities  for more information.

Beyond regular classroom and online courses, many CCV degree programs require students to complete a field experience in a professional setting. A field experience is a supervised internship that helps students gain confidence and skills as they prepare for jobs in a particular career. CCV students involved in internships usually enroll in a course called Community & Work Experience, where they meet with other students to discuss their on-the-job experiences and reflect upon their learning.

The Value of Self-Reliant Learning

The Community College of Vermont promotes an educational philosophy fostering self-reliant learning; that is, the College believes in helping students learn how to learn. Self-reliant learners are able to guide the direction of their lives, live and work productively, think critically, and act creatively. Self-reliant learning takes place in the context of a student’s own goals and interests, the College’s standards for learning outcomes, and the expectations of the workplace that students plan to enter. CCV encourages students to define their own needs and to find ways in which those needs can be met by college course work and learning experiences. The College also encourages self-reliant learning by providing students with regular feedback. At midterm and at the end of each semester, students receive an evaluation that reflects how well they met course objectives and demonstrated academic skills. End-of-semester evaluations also include a narrative section that describes a student’s particular strengths and challenges.